Here are the Top Health stories for the day: Court clears hospital and doctor of negligence The Delhi state consumer disputes redressal commission has absolved Max Super Speciality Hospital, a senior consultant physician & cardio-diabetologist and others in a case alleging medical negligence over the delay in admitting a patient and not providing timely medical […]
Yoga, a holistic mind-body discipline, is gaining recognition for its role in the management of hypertension (HTN), a widespread health challenge characterized by elevated blood pressure levels. This condition, if left unmanaged, can lead to critical health complications. The multifaceted approach of yoga, incorporating physical postures, breath control techniques, and meditation, offers a promising avenue […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Exblifep® (cefepime/enmetazobactam) for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis among patients 18 years of age and older. Allecra has also received a five-year marketing exclusivity extension from the FDA as part of the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act (GAIN Act). The GAIN Act, […]
A recent open-label randomized trial conducted in China assessed the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy compared to open surgery for pancreatic head or periampullary tumors. The study aimed to evaluate short-term outcomes, including postoperative hospital length of stay, operating times, blood loss, and complications. The study was published in the journal Lancet Gastroenterology and […]
The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease as opposed to women, according to researchers at Rutgers Health. In middle-aged individuals with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, the amount of fat in their abdominal organs (pancreas, liver, and belly […]
Chronic inflammation has been increasingly identified as a potential risk factor for VTE. While research on this topic is ongoing, it is essential to note that limited data is available on the risk of VTE in patients with sarcoidosis. This condition affects the immune system and causes granuloma formation. According to a study published in […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Telehealth medication abortion is effective, safe and comparable to published rates of in-person medication abortion care. The large national study finds that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers limiting access to telemedicine abortion. Medication abortion can be delivered […]
Plant-based diets are becoming popular in Germany and Western countries because of sustainable lifestyles, animal welfare, and health concerns. A flexitarian diet, which emphasizes plant-based foods while allowing for small amounts of meat and processed meat products, attracts followers who primarily cite health benefits as their motivation. According to a BMC Nutrition study, a flexitarian […]
Rheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, assessing cardiovascular risk is difficult in patients with rheumatoid arthritis because standard clinical assessments based on factors like age, cholesterol, and smoking status tend to underestimate cardiovascular risk in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. In […]
A recent study unveiled a crucial link between Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and explored the intricate relationship between Lp(a) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). The study was conducted across two medical centers in Boston, Massachusetts, […]